Band management won't unlock until much later. It's for mixing your own tracks in the game. Lots of fun, but not relevant to stats or progress right now. All cards you own count toward your stats. The FAQ in the game is very helpful (the question mark icon in the game menu)
Have fun Rising!
RE: Things I don't understand about RISING STAR/First Steps - Cosas que no entiendo de RISING STAR/Primero pasos